Yips

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Yips are involuntary wrist spasms that occur most commonly when golfers are trying to putt. Because the yips may be related to overuse of specific muscles, a change of technique or equipment may help like change in grip, use a different putter, mental skills training.

The most common symptom associated with the yips is an involuntary muscle jerk, although some people experience tremors, twitches, spasms or freezing.